Jay is 6!

Jay had a fun 6th birthday. He got some cool new money for his collection and a telescope. He is looking forward to his party with his friends this weekend. Happy Birthday Jayboy!

Our baby goat

Eli's new favorite thing to do is chew on paper. He rolls around all over the place trying find it and eat it. There is always plenty of paper to find thanks to his big brothers.

Jay and Rex have been spending lots of time outside lately now that it is cooling down. Their favorite game is "Taxi". They ride around with each other on this little thing for hours on end. What sweet brothers (most of the time)

Happy Birthday Chad!

We celebrated Chad's 33rd birthday last night. We went to a nice dinner without the kids (thanks Amanda!) and then had cake with boys. I'm so grateful for Chad and for the good husband and dad he is. He works so hard for our family and we couldn't be prouder!

In other news...Eli is 5 months old today. He was almost 15 lbs at his well check this week. He's had his first few bites of baby food and so far has done really well with it. He's also been sleeping through the night lately so we hope he keeps it up!

Rex is 3!

For Rex's birthday we went to LV Mini Gran Prix. It's a place with some little kid rides and go karts. We had lots of fun and Rex even drove a go kart all by himself. He could barely reach the gas pedal but he figured it out and was the cutest boy ever! Too bad we didn't get a picture. Rex got some really fun presents including a new bike. He already rides it like a pro.

Rexy

Rex had his first day of preschool. He was so excited to go to school, but he was a little disappointed when he realized his school was not Jay's kindergarten. He has been asking me about going to school since last year and I'd always tell him he would go when he was bigger. Today he said "I'm bigger today!" and then showed me his strong muscles. This little guy is so cute and funny. He makes me laugh everyday.

Jay's First Day of Kindergarten

Our little Jay started school today. He was so good. He was very excited and went right in without any hesitation. Yay! I had a harder time saying goodbye than he did. On our walk home Rex told me he missed Jayboy...thank goodness it's only half-day!

Funny kids...Rex hardly ever wears his shirt anymore.

The boys finally got to use/break the umbrellas they've had for a few months.




The airplane the boys made for Eli. They had fun taking him on rides.

I'm not too sure Eli had fun though.

Lacy and my mom came to visit. The camera died so we only got a few pictures. This is Eli and his cousin Aubrey.

The kids with Aubrey and Erik.

Jay and Gwenny.

I'm so glad my mom felt good enough to make the trip with Lacy. We went to the children's museum, got our hair done (thanks Lacy!), settled crying babies, refereed fighting boys, and almost lost a kid at Circus Circus. We had tons of fun!

Rex LOVES his puzzles

Cute Eli

The boys trying to cool down in this heat

Smiley Boy

Eli smiles for us all the time now. What a cutie!

Some new pictures

the three dudes

At LV Mini Gran Prix on Memorial Day

Eli is almost six weeks old!

Rexy with Bowser

Jay's Preschool graduation

8 crazy years

It's hard to believe, but today is our 8th anniversary. It seems like just a little while ago we were sweating in the hot Arizona sun getting our pictures taken after our wedding. It has been a great eight years and I couldn't imagine my life without Lindsay. She is the perfect wife for me and I am so lucky to have tricked her into marrying me! Anyway, babe, this post is for you. Thanks for making me such a lucky guy and for being such a great wife and mom. I love you lots and look forward to many more years with you.

Eli Craig Butterfield

The newest addition to our family was born on April 23, 2010 at 11:07 a.m. He was 7 lbs, 3 oz, and 21.5 inches. He and Lindsay were both doing so well, they were discharged from the hospital yesterday afternoon. Jay and Rex are both excited to have a new little brother around the house.

T-Ball Fun